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Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 28,531 at the 2010 census and was estimated at 30,289 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, making it the 11th-largest city in the state. It is included in (and the principal city of) the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Madison, Kentucky-Indiana Combined Statistical Area. The Elizabethtown Metropolitan area had a 2019 estimated population of 153,057, making it the 5th-largest metropolitan area in the state.

Elizabethtown is in east-central Hardin County, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Fort Knox. Interstate 65 passes through the southeast side of the city, leading north-northeast 30 miles (48 km) to Louisville and southwest 80 miles (130 km) to Bowling Green. The Western Kentucky Parkway starts at I-65 in Elizabethtown and leads west 138 miles (222 km) to Eddyville. To the east, the Bluegrass Parkway leads 105 miles (169 km) to Lexington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Elizabethtown has a total area of 25.8 square miles (67 km²), of which 25.4 square miles (66 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1 km²) (1.77%) is water.  The Elizabethtown–Fort Knox metropolitan area consists of Hardin, Meade, and Larue counties, and includes Radcliff, a city about three-fourths the size of Elizabethtown; the housing areas of the Fort Knox Military Installation; the unincorporated town of Rineyville; and other communities such as Vine Grove, Glendale, Sonora, West Point, and Upton.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elizabethtown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Elizabethtown focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Elizabethtown Fitness Club, Fitness Classroom, and CrossFit Elizabethtown. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Elizabethtown, such as the Greenspace Trails and Elizabethtown Nature Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Elizabethtown, KY are Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, Elizabethtown Sports Park, and The Historic State Theater Complex.

Population: 32,978 (2023). ZIP codes: 42701–42702. Area codes: 270, 364. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Area: 25.8 square miles (67 km²).

FAQs

Why is Elizabethtown, KY famous?

The arrival of the railroad in 1854 brought growth and prosperity to Elizabethtown. The city served as an important railroad stop and strategic point during the Civil War, including the use of the Elizabethtown City Cemetery by Confederate forces as the position of an artillery attack in 1862. Elizabethtown is more popularly known today because of the 2005 movie inspired and named after the city.  

Was Abraham Lincoln born in Elizabethtown, KY?

He married Nancy Hanks in 1806 and they lived in a log cabin built in Elizabethtown. Their daughter, Sarah was born there in 1808. Soon after, they moved to the Sinking Spring Farm where Abraham Lincoln was born.

Is Elizabethtown, KY a good place to live?

Living in Elizabethtown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Elizabethtown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elizabethtown are above average.

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City of Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Department 

Elizabethtown Fitness Club

Fitness Classroom 

CrossFit Elizabethtown

Greenspace Trails 

Elizabethtown Nature Park

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

Elizabethtown Sports Park

The Historic State Theater Complex

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